…GACL confirms staff training underway as passenger screening enters a new era
By Dominick Andoh
Accra Airport Ends Shoe Removal With 3D Scanners | Passengers travelling through the Accra International Airport will soon enjoy a significantly faster and less intrusive security screening experience, with the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) confirming that newly acquired 3D security scanners are in the final stages of preparation for deployment at Terminals 3 and 2.
In an exclusive update to AviationGhana, GACL sources have confirmed that the company is currently undertaking intensive training for security personnel to ensure the seamless rollout of the advanced screening technology within the coming months.
The development marks the final implementation phase of a project first announced earlier this year as part of Ghana’s broader strategy to modernise airport operations and enhance the passenger experience.
A New Passenger Experience
Once operational, the 3D scanners will dramatically simplify security screening. Airport security officers will no longer require passengers to remove their shoes during screening, and they will allow passengers to keep laptops, electronic devices, and liquids inside their carry-on baggage, eliminating one of the most time-consuming aspects of airport security checks.
The technology produces highly detailed three-dimensional images of baggage, enabling security officers to rotate and inspect bag contents digitally without requiring passengers to unpack their belongings. This improves both security effectiveness and passenger throughput.
Training Before Rollout
According to GACL sources, GACL is placing significant emphasis on staff readiness before commissioning the equipment.
The airport operator is currently training security personnel to operate the new systems, ensuring passengers experience a smooth transition once the scanners become operational.
The phased deployment is expected to cover both Terminal 3 and the yet-to-be-completed repurposed Terminal 2 at Accra International Airport.
Modernising Ghana’s Aviation Gateway
The deployment forms part of a wider government programme to transform Accra International Airport into one of Africa’s most efficient passenger hubs.
President John Dramani Mahama previously announced that the installation of the new scanners would eliminate long-standing security inconveniences, including the removal of shoes, belts, laptops, and liquids during screening.
The initiative complements other infrastructure improvements currently underway, including the planned interconnection of Terminals 2 and 3, expanded digital border management systems, and the introduction of Ghana’s electronic visa platform.
Boosting Competitiveness
For airlines, the new screening technology is expected to shorten passenger processing times, reduce congestion during peak departure periods, and improve on-time performance.
For travellers, it represents a substantial enhancement to the overall airport experience, aligning Accra International Airport with leading global aviation hubs that have already adopted advanced CT screening technology.
As passenger numbers continue to grow and Ghana positions itself as a preferred aviation hub in West Africa, the imminent deployment of the 3D scanners signals another important milestone in the country’s efforts to deliver world-class airport infrastructure and customer service.
Accra Airport Ends Shoe Removal With 3D Scanners | AviationGhana
